HR Generalist

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Job description

The HR Generalists act as a business partner on human resource matters including, but not limited to, workforce planning, recruiting, performance management, employee engagement/relations, training, and special projects. They lead the administration and implementation of human resources policies and procedures and their dissemination through employee booklets, communications, and/or meetings. They prepare reports in conformance with legislated requirements or organizational needs. They are an active and visible person at the site

Responsibilities:

• Communicate, implement, and interpret HR policies and practices to ensure fair and consistent administration. Observe and analyze the execution of practices, identity problem areas, and facilitate change.
• Overall accountability for local recruiting and hiring practices and performance.
• Strengthen employee relations by actively listening and appropriately responding to employee concerns in a timely manner and by initiating proactive and effective processes.
• Handle internal crisis and investigations regarding performance and/or behavior. Provide effective advice and counseling to supervisors on all matters involving employee relations.
• Contribute to employee engagement through active listening, employee recognition, and employee events.
• Manage Affirmative Action Plan and all required updates, reporting and documentation.
• Manage and process unemployment claims and related documentation.
• Create an environment that fosters loyalty, learning, trust, diversity and inclusion, and equal opportunity.
• Demonstrate initiative, project management skills, and an attention to detail while maintaining a high degree of accuracy in a high volume, fast paced, dynamic team environment.
• Communicate, collaborate, and network with all levels of employees, HR colleagues and management. Ensure the integrity and quality of all information produced.
• Represent the site needs in HR planning and discussions.
• Lead implementation of corporate HR programs, policies and communications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources management or related, and 4+ years of experience in HR (or combination of education and experience)
• Good working knowledge of HR and employment law
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Intermediate to advanced skill with Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS
• Resiliency
• Values wellbeing, integrity, community involvement, diversity and inclusion.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Experience working with sensitive and confidential information with a high degree of integrity and judgment
• PHR desired